Shredder

/ˈʃrɛdər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A machine or device used for cutting or tearing something into small pieces.

She used the shredder to dispose of old documents securely.

A person who performs exceptionally well in a particular activity, especially in sports or music.

The guitarist is a real shredder, impressing everyone with his speed and skill.

A type of heavy-duty paper shredder designed to handle large volumes of paper.

The office invested in a high-capacity shredder to handle the increasing amount of paperwork.

From the verb 'shred' meaning to tear or cut into thin strips, combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

shred documents

To tear or cut paper documents into smaller pieces for privacy.

shred the gnar

A slang term in skiing or snowboarding, meaning to skillfully ride down a steep slope.

paper shredder

A specific type of shredder used primarily for cutting up paper.

shred

To cut or tear into small pieces.

shredding

The process of cutting into small strips or pieces.

shreddable

Capable of being shredded.

An extremely skilled skier or snowboarder.

That kid is a total shredder on the mountain.

A musician who plays an instrument with great speed and proficiency, especially in rock or metal.

He's known as a shredder on the guitar.